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    I think it's Hornbeam

    Hello all, Now that I don't have to wear artic survival kit in the workshop lately, I though I would try something I have never tried before. I wonder which way up these pictures will show. Took a few days doing the hollowing. I think the wood is Hornbeam. It was very white in places...
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    Hollowing tools

    Hi all, I fancy doing some hollowing but not sure what tool I should buy, They all seem very expensive so I really need to purchase the right one. There is a plethora of tools available so spoilt for choice but also very daunting. All I wish to do is hollow some medium size vases and maybe...
  3. KevinMc

    Training day outcome

    Well that was fun.... This hollowing is not as easy as you make it look.... Incense cone burning...smoking Snowman.... don’t worry I know what’s wrong with it... but it’s my first attempt... The little swine thought he was the one off the telly and did a flying act off the lathe...thankfully...
  4. ni9eofse7en

    Tool Steel

    I know a number have made your own tools, but I just wanted to ask where you got the tool steel from, and whether as it seems HSS with 5% or above cobalt is the ideal choice. I have already bought the steel for the shafts and I feel confident in making up the handles :) . I was looking at 1/4" x...
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